Beech Tree News Network

On Saturday, October 21, Butler County High School hosted a "Meet the Team" night to honor the Bears and Lady Bears basketball teams, a special event that brought together alumni, athletes, and fans for a night of celebration and recognition.

Bears qualify to compete at state event for third straight year 

BOWLING GREEN — Butler County finished fourth out of 12 boys' teams in the KHSAA Class 2A, Region 2 Cross Country Meet at Ephram White Park on Saturday, Oct. 21. 

The Bears finished behind third-place Allen County-Scottsville, runner-up John Hardin and champion Thomas Nelson. 

With the fourth-place finish, Butler County advanced to the KHSAA state cross country meet for the third straight year. 

Butler County Middle football wrapped up its season on September 28. in Muhlenberg County.  Both the seventh and eighth grade teams went head-to-head with the Mustangs for the Green River Valley Conference championship.

MORGANTOWN — Set to take the field for its first home game in nearly one month, Butler County will host Glasgow for a Class 3A, District 2 matchup on Friday, Oct. 20. 

Butler County will be looking to end a losing streak. The Bears have suffered seven straight losses. 

Butler County is 1-7 overall and 0-3 in Class 3A, District 2. The Bears beat Russellville in a season opener. However, Butler County has lost seven consecutive games to Webster County, Warren Central, Grayson County, Hart County, Franklin-Simpson, Bethlehem and Adair County. 

Oak Ridge Christian Academy’s JV volleyball team played in the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association State Tournament at Kentucky Wesleyan College.

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MORGANTOWN — Butler County is set to visit Adair County for a Class 3A, District 2 game on Friday, Oct. 13.